“With a refugee resettlement system in the U.S. trying to catch up with these refugees’ needs, and few resources for immigrant career preparation, Afghan immigrants and refugees face untold challenges in restarting their lives and careers in the U.S. Many individuals bring a cache of desirable skill sets and professional credentials, but more action must be taken by employers and their HR departments to integrate professionally trained and licensed refugees and foster a more inclusive workforce.”
Upwardly Global CEO, Jina Krause-Vilmar, authors a think piece for the publication Human Resource Executive, providing actionable insights for HR professionals eager to support with Afghan workforce integration.